On Friday, August 21, at approximately 2 pm, Deputies responded to a burglary in progress at 249 NE Meeks St. in the unincorporated county area. When Deputies arrived, the burglar had fled the area on foot.

On Friday, August 21, Sheriff Mark Hunter presented a Detention Deputy with the Sheriff's Office Commendation Medal for her actions on July 21, 2015 which thwarted the escape of a jail inmate.

On Friday, July 31, at 5:18 pm the Columbia County Sheriff's Office was called to 427 SW Breckenridge Lane near Fort White due to a missing 10 year old child. Family members of Katelynn Mosher, 10 reported her as a runaway, which prompted the search.

On Friday, July 31, the Columbia County Detention Facility was host to a luncheon in honor of one of their retiring members. Ms. Sharon Parker, the administrative secretary for the Detention Division of the Columbia County Sheriff's Office, retired with more than 28 years of service.

On Wednesday, July 29, in a ceremony attended by family, friends and Sheriff's Office personnel, Sheriff Mark Hunter swore in a new CCSO member.

On Tuesday, July 28, at approximately 2 pm, Deputies responded to a stabbing at 349 NE Clara Glen in the unincorporated county area.

On Tuesday, July 28, at approximately 10:30 am, a Columbia County Deputy Sheriff was involved in a shooting at 4204 SW Pinemount Rd in the unincorporated county area.

On Thursday, July 23, in a ceremony attended by family, friends and Sheriff's Office personnel, Sheriff Mark Hunter swore in two new CCSO members. Mr. Chris Douglas was sworn in as a Detention Deputy and Ms. Ashley Stalvey took the oath of office for civilian employees.

On Wednesday, July 22 in a ceremony attended by family, friends and Sheriff's Office personnel, Sheriff Mark Hunter promoted Detention Deputy Raymond Brown to the rank of Corporal.

On Tuesday, July 14, CCSO detention facility personnel learned of an elaborate escape plan at the Columbia County Detention Facility and took steps to prevent it.